The Lightstep - Dickinson, John

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Résumé :
There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel W ry. No voice spoke louder was more impassioned on the need for a new order for an end to disparity and injustice - not just in France but throughout the continent. Strange then that such a man should find himself in the employ of the Prince Bishop of Erzberg as scout and spymaster for a regime at absolute odds with his ideals. But time has taught W ry harsh lessons: the Terror the endless wrangling the petty motivations of France's new ruling class and the atrocities carried out in freedom's name - all have left their mark. Revolution has spawned a monster and W ry has vowed to thwart its march. And with Paris' scheming now focused on the Prince Bishoprics her armies poised to strike it seems fate has thrown W ry his chance. But just what is he prepared to sacrifice? Himself? surely. A city state? Perhaps. The life of the sister of his one true friend? The beautiful Maria Adelsheim who dances the Lightstep in mourning for a brother and for a man whom might yet be saved... Set against a backdrop of political thrust and counter-thrust of lavish balls and shadowy cults and to the rhythm of incessant canon-fire The Lightstep is an epic story of love and honour and a stunningly realised account of one of the defining moments in modern European history....

Sommaire:
John Dickinson was born in London in 1962. Educated at St Paul's School London and Trinity College Oxford, he joined the Ministry of Defence in 1985, with spells at the Cabinet Office and NATO. In 2002 he left MOD to be house-husband, touchline Dad and writer. He is also the household cook, a struggling tenor and treasurer for the parish church. John lives in Painswick, Gloucestershire....